"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot."
- Steven Wright
My equally brilliant interpretation and application to the FitBuff world: Sure, almost any form of exercise is better than none, but to get excellent results, you need excellent technique and knowledge. Don't be content with just sleepwalking through another workout, without experimenting and finding out exactly what works best for your specific body.
"One must not lose desires. They are mighty stimulants to creativeness, to love, and to long life."
- Alexander Bogomoletz
My equally brilliant interpretation and application to the FitBuff world: New Year's resolutions usually fade in less than a week. Keep a picture or written goal statement somewhere that you will see it every day. The more motivated you can keep yourself, the faster you will realize your goals.
"The way you overcome shyness is to become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid."
- Lady Bird Johnson
My equally brilliant interpretation and application to the FitBuff world: If you're ashamed of your body to the point that you're embarrassed to go to the gym, that's a terrible, self-defeating cycle to be a part of. Every overweight person had to start somewhere, and people will be much more likely to offer advice and guidance than point and laugh. Then, once you're closer to your goals, you can help someone else in your current position do the same.
"There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up."
- Booker T. Washington
My equally brilliant interpretation and application to the FitBuff world: The sentiment behind this quote is excellent and obvious, but the literal meaning also applies perfectly to weightlifting. For every pushing exercise you do (bench press, dips, etc.), you should also do one pulling exercise (pullups, rows, etc.). This helps balance out your body and prevent injuries.
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
My equally brilliant interpretation and application to the FitBuff world: Go into each workout with renewed enthusiasm and determination. Again, keep a picture of written goal statement somewhere that you will see it every day and especially right before you work out.
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